Agonizing details and pictures have surfaced from the Texas school shooting raising serious questions about the Texas police. The investigators have confirmed that the shooter entered the school unobstructed through an apparently unlocked door.

Texas school shooting: Police lost an hour waiting for back up, angry parents confront them

The National Rifle Association of America is holding its annual meeting in Houston today, several notable conservatives, republican leaders and top brass of the GOP are gathering to lobby on gun rights in the country.

Trump and GOP leaders to speak at NRA event in Houston post Texas school shooting

Protesters have gathered on the streets to demand action over sexual abuses in the Italian catholic church. The group was carrying boards with pictures of men and women with blood-stained undergarments, one of the protesters wore a nun's veil on her head as part of her demonstration.

Italy: Protesters demand action on abuses in Catholic Church

An island has become the center of conflict between India and Sri Lanka, the island in focus is the Katchatheevu island, the issue begun in pre-independence India till date, it is one that has not been resolved between the two south Asian nations.

Why is Katchatheevu island the center of debate for Sri Lanka and India?

A new Israeli study has now found that climate change is already causing a considerable intensification of a winter storms in the southern hemisphere.

New study claims climate change intensifying winter storms

The group of 7 countries have reached a concrete agreement on phasing out coal power generation. It also aims at expanding renewable energy production. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Svein Tveitdal, Director Klima2020 and former UN Director.

Climate Tracker: 'Use of coal needs to reduce to avoid climate change impact', says Experts

As the world tries to be more climate conscious, sports agencies are also finding ways to reduce the impact on our climate. The 2024 Olympic village is using state of the art low-carbon construction technologies.

Climate Tracker: 2024 Olympic village using low-carbon construction technology

Ukrainian officials on Friday (May 27) said that the Russian-backed forces have taken control of the city of Lyman in the country's eastern Donetsk region. In other news, amidst mounting criticism from parents, the police in Texas were forced to alter key details with regard to their initial response to the deadly Uvalde school shooting incident.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-pro-russian-forces-claim-to-have-captured-strategic-town-lyman-482653">Ukrainian officials say Russia-backed forces captured strategic town Lyman</a>

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Pavlo Kyrylenko, who is the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, told media outlet Hromadske that Lyman was "mainly controlled by Russian troops".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-police-alter-details-on-how-uvalde-shooter-entered-school-amid-mounting-criticism-482649">Texas police alter details on how Uvalde shooter entered school amid criticism</a>

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Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety had said that the shooter encountered a police officer employed by the school district before charging through a back door.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-pledge-to-phaseout-coal-and-fossil-fuel-for-electricity-generation-but-no-date-fixed-482684">G7 pledges to phaseout coal for electricity generation, but no date fixed</a>

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The environment ministers from the Group of 7 (G7) wealthy countries pledged to curb the use of coal and other fossil fuels for power generation, with the aim of eventual and complete phaseout.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-orwellian-move-propaganda-vans-deployed-to-captured-mariupol-in-a-bid-to-win-over-people-482615">Russia deploys ‘propaganda vans’ to captured Mariupol to 'win over' people</a>

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Russian troops are driving mobile propaganda vans with large-screen televisions at the captured Mariupol city of Ukraine in a bid to change their perception of the war and Moscow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khans-son-aryan-khan-gets-clean-chit-in-drugs-case-482593">Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan gets clean chit in drugs case</a>

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan has finally cleared his name and he has been given clean chit by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in the Mumbai drugs-on-cruise case.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sai-constitutes-three-member-committee-after-shocking-incident-with-gymnast-aruna-budda-reddy-482675">SAI constitutes 3-member committee after shocking incident with a gymnast</a>

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In what can be termed a shocking incident, Indian athlete Aruna Budda Reddy has alleged that she was videographed without her consent by one of the coaches at the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/capitalism-at-its-best-shop-sells-corpse-water-after-bodies-of-mafia-victims-found-in-lake-mead-482594">Shop sells 'corpse water' after bodies of mafia victims found in Lake Mead</a>

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Weeks after bodies were discovered on the shores of Las Vegas' lake Mead, a shopkeeper has found a unique, albeit sinister way to profit from the newfound curiosity generated by the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-anek-movie-review-another-gem-from-the-ayushmann-khurrana-anubhav-sinha-duo-482583">'Anek' movie review: Another gem from the Ayushmann Khurrana-Anubhav Sinha duo</a>

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The film explores what peace can mean for different kinds of people in various positions and it is that complete storytelling along with yet another earnest performance from Ayushmann that makes the film work.

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The killer's employment of a military-style assault rifle that is inexpensive, easy to use, and deadly efficient has been a recurrent thread in America's worst mass shootings, including the one this week at an elementary school in Texas.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/7-indian-soldiers-killed-after-truck-carrying-them-falls-into-ladakhs-shyok-river-482634">7 Indian soldiers killed after truck carrying them falls into Shyok River</a>

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Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning.

Ukrainian officials on Friday (May 27) said that the Russian-backed forces have taken control of the city of Lyman in the country's eastern Donetsk region. In other news, amidst mounting criticism from parents, the police in Texas were forced to alter key details with regard to their initial response to the deadly Uvalde school shooting incident.

Ukrainian officials on Friday (May 27) said that the Russian-backed forces have taken control of the city of Lyman in the country's eastern Donetsk region. In other news, amidst mounting criticism from parents, the police in Texas were forced to alter key details with regard to their initial response to the deadly Uvalde school shooting incident. Ukrainian officials say Russia-backed forces captured strategic town Lyman Pavlo Kyrylenko, who is the Ukrainian governor of the Donetsk region, told media outlet Hromadske that Lyman was "mainly controlled by Russian troops". Texas police alter details on how Uvalde shooter entered school amid criticism Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety had said that the shooter encountered a police officer employed by the school district before charging through a back door. G7 pledges to phaseout coal for electricity generation, but no date fixed The environment ministers from the Group of 7 (G7) wealthy countries pledged to curb the use of coal and other fossil fuels for power generation, with the aim of eventual and complete phaseout. Russia deploys ‘propaganda vans’ to captured Mariupol to 'win over' people Russian troops are driving mobile propaganda vans with large-screen televisions at the captured Mariupol city of Ukraine in a bid to change their perception of the war and Moscow. Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan gets clean chit in drugs case Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan has finally cleared his name and he has been given clean chit by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in the Mumbai drugs-on-cruise case. SAI constitutes 3-member committee after shocking incident with a gymnast In what can be termed a shocking incident, Indian athlete Aruna Budda Reddy has alleged that she was videographed without her consent by one of the coaches at the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Shop sells 'corpse water' after bodies of mafia victims found in Lake Mead Weeks after bodies were discovered on the shores of Las Vegas' lake Mead, a shopkeeper has found a unique, albeit sinister way to profit from the newfound curiosity generated by the area. 'Anek' movie review: Another gem from the Ayushmann Khurrana-Anubhav Sinha duo The film explores what peace can mean for different kinds of people in various positions and it is that complete storytelling along with yet another earnest performance from Ayushmann that makes the film work. Gallery | In Pics: America's love for military style weapons and AR-15 The killer's employment of a military-style assault rifle that is inexpensive, easy to use, and deadly efficient has been a recurrent thread in America's worst mass shootings, including the one this week at an elementary school in Texas. 7 Indian soldiers killed after truck carrying them falls into Shyok River Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning.

Top 10 news: Russia-backed forces capture Lyman, G7 pledges to phaseout coal for electricity, and more

Zimbabwe and its allies are pressing on allowing ivory trade during the African elephant conference. Delegates attending the conference in Zimbabwe argued that there are certain downsides to having too many elephants and this includes increasing human animal conflict resulting in loss of human lives.

Africa: Zimbabwe & allies press to allow ivory trade, delegates raise concern

Ousted PM Imran Khan has said that he called off the Freedom March to avert bloodshed. The PTI chief made the comments while addressing a press conference in Peshawar and has warned that he will take to the streets if elections are not held soon.

'There would have been bloodshed,' Imran Khan states his reason for calling off Freedom March

As Pakistan capital remains tense after the PTI March, the opposition has got new arsenal against the Shehbaz Sharif government after petrol and diesel prices hiked by 30 Pakistani Rupees per litre.

Pakistan fuel rates hike by 30 PKR per litre, Shehbaz Sharif govt buckles under IMF pressure

Summers in South Asia are often synonymous with the king of fruits 'the mango' but heat wave conditions in India and Pakistan are impacting the mango yields.

No sweet news: Mango yields very low, extreme heat damages mangoes

According to a new report published by UNICEF, the majority of wealthy countries are creating unhealthy and dangerous conditions for children around the World. Unhealthy environment affecting the brain, lungs and heart.

Rich nations creating toxic environments, climate change impacting children's well-being

Pakistan has officially descended into civil war. PTI supporters ran riot in Islamabad on Wednesday. They torched vehicles & set trees on fire. Imran Khan has now set a 6-day deadline for Shehbaz Sharif. Where are things headed? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan descends into civil war

North Korea test-fired 3 ballistic missiles shortly after Joe Biden left Japan. The tests come after POTUS' recent remarks that he didn't care what Pyongyang did. Is Kim Jong-un trying to send a message to him? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: North Korea test-fire 3 missiles as Biden leaves Japan

The PLA has announced it is organising combat drills around Taiwan. The militaries of China and the US are piling up lethal weapons in the region. Is the threat of a war growing in the Indo-Pacific? Palki Sharma tells you how recent developments raise the threat of a conflict.

Gravitas: China retaliates after Biden's Taiwan comment

Turkey & Israel are trying to be friends. The Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu recently visited Jerusalem to 'open a new chapter' in diplomatic ties. Reports say Turkey is eyeing Israeli gas. Where does this leave Palestine? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Turkish FM visits Israel, tries to fix diplomatic ties

50 kilometers from the bustling city of Tokyo, is a window into Japan's history. It is called the Little Edo. The town stands as a perfect emblem of the progressive country that's deeply rooted in tradition. Palki Sharma takes you on a tour.

Gravitas: A trip to Japan's Little Edo

An investigation into the lockdown parties at 10 Downing Street has revealed how staffers of Boris Johnson got drunk, brawled and abused the cleaning staff. The British PM himself attend these parties. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Drunken party culture at number 10 exposed

In Japan - overtime is taking lives of workers. Some estimates claim up to 10,000 workers die due to overwork in Japan every year. Palki Sharma tells you why Japan's work culture is so toxic.

Gravitas: Ground Report: Overtime is killing workers in Japan

British prosecutors said Thursday they had authorized police to charge actor Kevin Spacey with four counts of sexual assault against three men, an announcement that came as the actor was in court in New York testifying in a different case.

Four charges against academy award winning actor Kevin Spacey

A gallery in London is hosting a retrospective of Edvard Munch's works, he is the Norwegian painter behind 'The Scream'. Watch this report for more!

UK: Munch's paintings on display with themes of anxiety, sadness | Collision of art & mental health

Twitter shareholders are suing Elon Musk for market manipulation, the lawsuit claims that violated Californian corporate laws by Musk for personal financial gain, the lawsuit also alleges that Musk had insider information about Twitter from private conversations with board members.

Twitter shareholders sue Tesla CEO Elon Musk for violating corporate laws

UK PM Boris Johnson is in trouble again, he is now facing leadership crisis apart from the opposition demanding his resignation. In the latest, 4 Tory members have joined the chorus of BoJo's resignation.

UK PM Boris Johnson faces renewed leadership crisis over Partygate scandal

Indian author Geetanjali Shree created history by winning the international booker prize for her novel tomb of sand originally published in Hindi. She is the first Indian author to win International Booker prize.

Indian Author makes history, Geetanjali Shree's Hindi novel wins booker prize

Beijing is all set to expand in South Pacific region but China's expansion plan is troubling West and that has now led to an Australia vs China fight in Oceania.

China's expansion in South Pacific region plan worries US and its allies

After the second deadliest police operations in Rio De Janeiro, another horrific case of police brutality has left Brazilians shocked and outraged where a mentally challenged man was killed by asphyxiation by police.

Police brutality kills one in Brazil, eyewitnesses capture brutality on camera

Days after the Texas school shooting in the US, police in Canada shot dead a man spotted carrying a gun in a residential area. Now the incident prompted five nearby schools to immediately go under lockdown.

Canada man seen with rifle shot dead by cops, days after Texas shooting incident

Nancy Crampton Brophy wrote an essay in 2011, it was called how to murder your husband. On Thursday, a US court found the 71 year old guilty of killing her chef husband in 2018

Author of How to Murder Your Husband convicted of killing husband in Oregon

Academy award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey who was once considered running for Texas governor has reacted to the mass shooting that took place in his hometown.

Matthew McConaughey on school carnage in Texas: 'An epidemic we can control'

The financial crisis continues in Sri Lanka. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pleaded at the World Economic Forum for international assistance to help the country deal with its worst economic crisis

Sri Lanka Economic crisis: Rajapaksa speaks at the WEF virtually, asks for International assistance

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